Nissan and Easelink develop an automated EV charging system to boost V2G utilization and improve grid integration with seamless vehicle connection. Read more…
Bentley’s first EV has a name and an official launch date
Bentley’s first EV is almost here. The luxury brand is now teasing the launch of the upcoming model, which is called Torcal and will be officially unveiled on September 23 in London. The name is inspired by El Torcal de Antequera in Spain, which is one of the most impressive karst landscapes in Europe. The word Torcal is also derived… Read more…
Tesla Cybercab: mass-producing a car it can’t sell or drive itself
Tesla is ramping up production of the Cybercab at Giga Texas, with more than 100 of the steering-wheel-less two-seaters already spotted in the factory’s outbound lots. Read more…
Kia is killing off its flagship sedan as it shifts to more efficient, lower-cost EVs
Kia is trading in its flagship sedan after 14 years to focus on smaller, more affordable electric vehicles. Read more…
Tesla app code reveals cabin camera will verify driver before FSD
Code buried in Tesla’s latest iOS app update points to a new feature that would use the in-car cabin camera to verify a driver’s identity before allowing “Full Self-Driving” to activate. Read more…
Skip The Rivian R2 Waitlist For Just $20,000 Over Sticker Price
The first used Rivian R2 has hit the market with just 50 miles on the odometer and a price tag that’s $19,000 above MSRP. Read More…
EVelution’s solar-powered Arizona plant will produce battery-grade cobalt sulfate
EVelution Energy starts building a solar-powered plant in Arizona to produce EV battery-grade cobalt sulfate, supplying 40% of US cobalt demand. Read more…
GWM starts pre-sales for new Tank 300, betting on longer range and smarter tech
Pre-sales for the new GWM Tank 300 series start at 259,800 yuan ($38,320), with the official launch set for July 19. Read more…
Fiat UK opens electric Topolino order books
First unveiled for mainland European markets in 2023, Fiat’s fully electric quadricycle is now available to order in the UK for the first time. Pricing starts at £8,995 OTR. Read more…
‘Constant’ physical pressure could ‘double’ battery lifespan, new study finds
A research team led by the University of Cambridge has investigated the impact of physical pressure on the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries – and found that “keeping batteries under constant pressure could double their lifespan”. Read more…
Battery-electric container trucks enter service in Port of Vancouver pilot programme
A new pilot scheme at the Port of Vancouver has seen a number of battery-electric container trucks enter port freight operations. The initiative is designed to test how zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles perform in real-world drayage conditions. Read more…
Lawsuit claims Boeing-backed Wisk rushed eVTOL software testing
Boeing-backed eVTOL startup Wisk Aero is being sued by a former employee who claims they were fired for reporting that the software behind the autonomous air taxi service had failed to meet basic aviation software testing requirements. Read more…
Tesla driver caught asleep at 100 km/h — how monitoring failed
A Tesla driver was filmed apparently fast asleep behind the wheel at about 100 km/h on British Columbia’s Trans-Canada Highway on Sunday, with two sleeping children in the car. Read more…
BYD’s flagship electric sedan receives 65,000 locked-in orders
The Seal 08 boasts “the power of a million-dollar vehicle,” but can be bought for under $30,000 in China. After it went on sale last week, locked-in orders for BYD’s new flagship electric sedan reached around 65,000 in its first 30 hours. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric SUVs are winning over buyers, and it’s easy to see why
The IONIQ 5 is one of the most popular EVs right now outside of Tesla, and now Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV is finding its niche. Read more…
CATL unveils new light commercial vehicle battery that charges to 80% in under 7 minutes
The battery can be charged to 80% SOC in 6 minutes and 48 seconds, roughly matching the refueling time of gasoline vehicles. Read more…
AZL launches project to scale composite battery casings for electric trucks and buses
AZL launches project to scale composite battery casings for electric trucks, buses, and off-highway vehicles, improving weight, cost, and fire safety. Read more…
Leapmotor enters North America with B10 launch in Mexico
The North American automotive market welcomed a new competitor from China as Leapmotor officially introduced its B10 electric crossover in Mexico. This is a big step for the brand as it expands its footprint outside of Asia and Europe. Backed heavily by the global automotive giant Stellantis, the newcomer will try to capture a share of the growing demand for… Read more…
UK government eyes £190m motorway grid upgrade scheme
The UK government has announced a consultation on a proposed £190m scheme which aims to upgrade electrical grid capacity at motorway service areas. It would target a small number of motorway service areas where high connection costs have made private investment in grid upgrades commercially unviable. Read more…
Brussels to fine EV charging point blockers
From October 1, the Belgian capital will introduce a rotation fee for EVs that remain connected to public charging stations for too long. This aims to improve the availability of charging infrastructure by penalising offenders for blocking stations. Read more…
